The Most Popular Wedding Themes for 2014

After you get engaged, the next step is to choose the your wedding theme. The theme that you choose dictates the venue you choose (a rustic barn or a gorgeous cathedral), the dress you wear (something modern and sleek or a flowy beach gone), and how you are going to decorate for the ceremony and reception. Focusing on your wedding them makes it easier to stay cohesive when picking the color palette, menu, and more. Here are the most popular wedding themes of 2014:

Vintage

If you are choosing a vintage wedding theme, lace is a definite must. Find a gown with a slight modern twist. The perfect color palette for this kind of wedding is muted. Focus on ivories, grays, rose, and golds that are soft and pretty. A faux canopy is a romantic touch to vintage wedding theme reception and ceremony decor. Floral details should surround you. A traditional style wedding cake with vintage cake toppers perfect for this theme. Adding vintage frames and old suitcase adds a vintage and romantic charm to your decor. A rustic and vintage carriage can add the best vintage flare to your wedding.

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Rustic

A rustic wedding theme starts with the location first. A wedding with a gorgeous landscape (like a garden or vineyard) is the perfect starting point to get ideas for decor that looks like it could be a part of your home or garden. Pretty chiffon dresses in neutral colors will be fitting for this wedding theme.

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Romance

A romantic wedding theme will always be a trend year after year. Think a gorgeous modern gown with a dramatic twist (fit-and-flare or mermaid), a groom in a black tux, and the bridal party in matching floor length dresses. The perfect color palette will be something regal with gold and silver accents, or light pinks to add to the romance. If you are choosing a romantic wedding theme, spare no expense with the flowers. A gorgeous Cinderella-style carriage is perfect for a romantic wedding.

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Beach

A beach themed wedding will always be on-trend. Pull your inspiration for the color palette form the whites, blues, and greens of the ocean with some bright accent colors. Since this wedding will most likely fall in the summer months, choosing refreshing summer cocktails and refreshments will be perfect for the setting of the beach wedding theme. When choosing your dress, avoid thick fabrics and long trains.